Sans Superellipse Timir 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, and 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, industrial, poster, impact, distressed character, compact headlines, sturdy readability, blocky, compressed, rough-edged, stamped, high-impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) anatomy and dense vertical proportions. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with softened corners and slightly uneven, roughened outlines that create a distressed, inked-in feel. Counters are relatively small and tightly shaped, and terminals tend to end bluntly rather than tapering. The overall rhythm is assertive and sturdy, with subtle irregularities that read as intentional texture rather than strict geometric perfection.
Best suited to short-to-medium headline settings where dense, high-impact letterforms can carry personality at a glance. It works well for posters, labels, and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy, slightly distressed presence, and for signage-style applications where bold shapes need to hold up at distance.
The font projects a tough, no-nonsense tone with a handmade, stamped quality. Its compressed heft and gritty edges suggest utilitarian signage, vintage packaging, or bold editorial headlines where attitude and immediacy matter more than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint while adding character through subtly distressed contours. By combining rounded-rectangle structure with rugged edges, it balances geometric solidity with a tactile, analog impression.
In longer lines of text the texture becomes more noticeable, with the rough contour introducing a consistent grain across words. The numerals match the same compact, blunt construction, keeping the set visually cohesive for headline-style composition.